Clinical Impact of White Tea and Wheat Grass on Color Enhancement of White Spot Lesions

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: White Spot Lesions [Initial Caries] on Smooth Surface of Tooth

• Registration Number: NCT06976385
• Lead Sponsor: Al-Azhar University

Brief Summary

The current study aimed to evaluate the color change potential of wheat grass and white tea on post orthodontic white spot lesions (WSLs). Materials and Methods: A total of 12 patients were divided into two main groups A1 and A2 according to type of treatment agent (n=6). The A1 group used 10% white tea solution while the A2 group used 10% wheat grass solution. Shade evaluation was conducted using VITA Easyshade V spectrophotometer. Baseline L a b values of WSLs were detected right after orthodontic bracket removal. Patients were requested to rinse with the treatment agent for 1 minute, twice per day. The mean L,a,b values were recorded after 1 month and after 3 months . ΔE values were calculated between baseline, 1 month and 3 months after the treatment agent application and subjected to statistical analysis using one way ANOVA with p\>0.05. Also, Standardized photographs were taken at baseline, after 1 and 3 months. Each WSL was photographed twice with the 1st photograph taken of wet teeth and the 2nd one after prolonged air-drying in order to perform ICDAS II scoring.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-15
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-15
• Study Completion: 2023-12-15
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-09
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-16
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age range between 15-18 years.
2. Good oral hygiene
3. Obvious area of WSL was found around the fixed orthodontic brackets.
4. Included teeth should be free of any restorations

Exclusion Criteria

• : 1. Cavitated enamel surface. 2. Presence of any restorations including the labial surface of the involved teeth.

3. Presence of any environmental or developmental enamel defect such as enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis, stains, and trauma sites on teeth before orthodontic treatment. 4. Allergy to tea and/or wheat

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ΔE values were calculated	after 1 month and after 3 months	The mean L,a,b values were recorded . ΔE values were calculated

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Al Azhar University; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt